Indoor Farming ,Certificate

Imagine a future where multistory buildings can produce tens of thousands of pounds of nutritious fruits and vegetables daily in any weather to feed local communities. Through this certificate program, you can become part of a paradigm shift that addresses water scarcity, soil degradation, groundwater contamination and carbon dioxide emissions.

Description ▲

The future of farming may be vertical and urban. Whether you are a student or working professional, the novel indoor farming certificate program trains you to cultivate indoor crops with technology enhancements, including precise environmental control of temperature and lighting, sustainable energy management and optimal nutrient amendment to achieve significant improvements in crop productivity, resource consumption and environmental impact.

You receive specific training in indoor crop production and management, including production of clean fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants. Through classroom instruction and hands-on laboratories, you gain knowledge and skills related to plant physiology, indoor crop production systems and facility management, which are necessary for the emerging indoor farming industry.

At a glance ▲

College/school: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
Location: Polytechnic

Curriculum ▲

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2026-2027 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
This certificate requires a minimum of 15 credit hours, including at least 12 upper-division credit hours. Six credit hours must be taken from courses offered by the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required in all courses.
ABS 365 Future of Agriculture: Vertical Farming 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
ABS 369 Hydroponic Food Crop Production 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
ABS 207 Applied Plant Taxonomy ABS 260 Fundamentals of Sustainable Horticulture (SUST) ABS 314 Applied Plant Physiology ABS 319 Food, Health and Human Biology ABS 368 Plant Propagation ABS 414 Plant Pathology ABS 462 Greenhouse/Nursery Management ABS 464 Desert Horticulture AGB 100 Introduction to Agribusiness AGB 250 Economics of Resource Allocation: Food and Agriculture AGB 333 Agribusiness Finance AGB 425 Food Supply Networks 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
ABS 314 Applied Plant Physiology ABS 319 Food, Health and Human Biology ABS 368 Plant Propagation ABS 414 Plant Pathology ABS 462 Greenhouse/Nursery Management ABS 464 Desert Horticulture AGB 333 Agribusiness Finance AGB 425 Food Supply Networks 6 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	6

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

Before adding the certificate, current ASU students are required to complete BIO 100 The Living World, BIO 181 General Biology I or BIO 182 General Biology II.

Nondegree-seeking students must have a Bachelor of Science degree.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Career opportunities▲

Students can advance their career options and become more marketable to employers with an undergraduate certificate in indoor farming.

Graduates who have complemented their major program of study with this certificate often pursue employment in nursery and greenhouse management, plant science, or farm and ranch management. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Contact information▲

School of Applied Sciences and Arts | SANCA 233
CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526

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Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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Indoor Farming ,Certificate